Love your tradie and all his Stains!

Trades men, come into elaundry with all sorts of FAB stains, sometimes surprising our our dry cleaner other times not so much. To ensure you still love your tradie stains and all or if you are a tradie here are some handy hints to keep your clothing looking a little less ick out on site!

White Glue or Rubber Cement

Scrape off as much glue as possible using a dull kitchen knife. Treat the area with prewash stain remover and launder in the hottest water approved for the fabric.

Super Glue

Allow the glue to dry before attempting to remove it from fabric if it isn't already dry. Wet a cotton bud with acetone-based nail polish remover yes this works! Test the fabric in a small, inner seam just to make sure the fabric isn't compromised! Working from the outside of the stain to the inside, dab the spot with the swab, letting the swab sit on the spot for a minute or two.

Using a dull knife, scrape away any loose glue. Its best to repeat if stains are still present!

When you feel the glue is gone, treat the area with prewash stain remover like Eco Store laundry soaker and launder according to fabric label directions. Check the stain before placing the garment in the dryer; you may need to retreat. Drying will set the stain and it will be impossible to remove.

Ballpoint Ink and Washable Markers

Wet a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol again test the fabric just in case! Working from the outside of the stain to the inside, dab the spot with the swab. Change to a new swab as ink is absorbed to keep from redistributing the ink. Launder according to the fabric label directions.

Keep up to date with stain removal tips with elaundry handy advice page filled with loads of info some of which is even man friendly!